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Hip replacement statistics

The disease of the generation

Arthritis is becoming a common problem for people of all ages, occupations and countries of residence. However, there is a simple and effective solution, which will give every patient a chance to lead an active and painless way of life. Millions of people worldwide undergo hip replacement surgery and their only regret is that they haven’t had it done earlier!

The number of hip replacement surgeries has increased dramatically over the years. People no longer want to tolerate pain and are ready to undergo this relatively simple procedure to get back to normal life and activities.

The statistics show that the number of conducted surgeries is doubling every two to three years and the average age of the patient is reducing. While ten years ago the overwhelming majority of patients were people aged 60+, nowadays more and more youngsters turn to hip replacement in order to lead an active lifestyle.

Main indications

This surgery is indicatedfor hip fractures and arthritis. It helps to relieve the pain and the patient can get back to usual activities and even sports aftersuccessful postoperative therapy. While osteoarthritis is becoming a problem in developed countries, it is important to learn more about the surgery and choose the best methods.

According to statistics, more than 10% of people aged over 60 years, experience severe arthritis and require surgery. Mostly it affects people in the risk groups: those who suffer from obesity, low activity, alcohol consumption and smoking, or those who have had injuries in the past.Thisdoesn’t mean that youngsters cannot be affected. With the growing popularity of sportsthe number of traumas which require immediate hip replacement increases.

Osteoarthritis can be called a modern ‘trend’ and researchers think that soon it will occupy a leading position amongst the most common diseases worldwide. The two mainfactors include an ageingpopulation and obesity.

The growing number of hip replacements can also be caused by health expenditure growth. It is quite a pricy procedure and can cost£10,000 – £15,000 in countries such as England, USA, Australia, France or Sweden. But what should a person do if he doesn’t have enough money to undergo surgery?

An easy solution

There is a clear division amongst countries and the quantity of conducted surgeries. Researchers believe that the more expensive the surgery is, thefewer number of operations in the country. That is why more and more patients choose medical tourism and go abroad to relieve the pain to get back to normal life.

For example, if the patient wants to have a hip replacement in the UK, he will probably be the one of more than 100 000 patients to undergo the surgery.He will not only need to wait for a while, but also incur significant costs.

Luckily, the situation has changed and more and more people have a chance to go to other countries and have the hip replacement performed immediately. With progressive technologies, the surgery is now conducted quickly and with minimum interventions, and within a few days the patient can be discharged.

Procedure prices

Procedure

Surgery

Implant

Hip
replacement

£ 2
980

from £ 1
440

Knee
replacement

£ 2
980

£ 1 980

ACL reconstruction

£ 1
980

£ 340

1700procedures per year

97,2
%success rate

2,8
%revision rate

Our two leading orthopaedic surgeons each perform over 850 procedures annually.